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Morion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Morion by an unknown artist, is a large silver-colored helmet with a ridged top and a flared brim. The helmet has an intricate design with etched floral patterns and lines. It has a black interior lining visible at the back. The helmet appears to have three gold-colored rivets on the front. The helmet is mounted on a thin metal pole. The background is grey.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1575
Medium:
Steel, brass, leather
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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